01 Jun GRAND OPENING JULY 9TH RIBBON CUTTING 1 PM Gilkey Square, La Conner, WA USA
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John Wayne Returns to the Pacific Northwest!
Join us for our Grand Opening ceremony and Ribbon Cutting on July 9th at 1 PM at Gilkey Square.
Location: Gilkey Square
( Just off Morris and First – at La Conner’s outdoor event activities location on the new boardwalk)
Event Parking:
Street Parking is available.
Parking is available at the La Conner High School and Intermediate School parking lots.
Gilkey Square is only approximately 10 minute walking distance away.
CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS
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Appearance and Autograph signing with actor Kim Darby of the original “True Grit” film starring John Wayne
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Music Performances
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Honor Guard and 21 Gun Salute
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La Conner’s Mayor Ramon Hayes
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Bob William, local artist known for the famous John Wayne mugs around the world.
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Boat Toasting –
In lieu of a champagne bottle christening, there will be a toast to John Wayne and the Norwester with a bottle of John Wayne Bourbon using the decanter and shot glasses from John Wayne’s last movie the Shootist.
